Monte Baldo, Monte Brè and Monte Generoso are just three of the Italian Lakes' mountains which offer a cable car ride up to the top and then plenty of downhill mountain bike trails. There are companies in the main towns and around the base of the mountains who hire good quality bikes. For a more gentle route, try the single-track around Lake Garda.
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Museo delle Culture (Museum of Cultures) - MUDEC, Southwest Milan
Etnoghraphic materials from different cultures & heritages
The invaluable collection of the Museo delle Culture contains important artefacts belonging to other cultures, exhibited in a way that showcases how the Milanese society has viewed them throughout the centuries.
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Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi, Milan - Centre
Famous Milan music school in an old monastery
The Milan Conservatory, named after Verdi though his application to study there was famously rejected, is Milan's most celebrated music college. Since 1808, it has been educating Milan's important, up and coming musicians.
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Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery), Northeast Milan
One of the world's most prestigious collections of ancient & modern painting
The Brera Art Gallery hosts one of Lombardy's most important permanent art collections. Though modest in breadth, the collection is outstanding in quality covering the works of acclaimed Italian artists from the 13th to the 20th centuries including masterpieces of Bellini, Raphael, Carvaggio, and Bramante.
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Musei dei Castello (Museums in the Sforzesco Castle), Northeast Milan
A top curator, art historian & museographer have joined forces to create innovative exhibits
The Castello Sforzesco incorporates a whole host of museums inside with exhibitions that range from prehistoric and Egyptian archaeological materials to paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, manuscripts, furniture, musical instruments, stamps, coins, medals and much more.
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Fondazione Prada Foundation, Southern Milan
Temporary art exhibitions and lots of other cultural events
Prada, the huge Italian fashion house, has opened this foundation to showcase contemporary art together with contemporary philosophy conferences, research exhibitions and initiatives related to cinema.
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Duomo (Cathedral), Milan - Centre
This 600-year-old work in progress is Milan's most famous icon
Located in the very heart of the city, the Duomo is the third largest cathedral in the world and Milan's most famous cultural landmark. Commenced in 1386, the cathedral was initially built in terracotta stone then continued in the white Condoglian marble (shipped from Lake Maggiore) that gives the building its striking crystalline beauty.
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Armani Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Michelin-starred Italian fine dining with stunning views over Milan
Part of the Armani Hotel Milan, this Michelin-starred restaurant takes a modern approach to classic Italian wining and dining. The stylish decor has been designed to the smallest detail by Giorgio Armani himself.
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Terrazza Gallia Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Gourmet restaurant near the train station in Milan
Located at the luxury Excelsior Gallia Hotel, this rooftop restaurant boasts a menu created under the consultancy of three-Michelin starred chefs Enrico and Roberto Cerea and the Lebano brothers. They serve modern Italian cuisine with a focus on the Lombardy region.
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VUN Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Michelin starred restaurant right in front of Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle
This elegant and sophisticated restaurant is located in a luxury hotel right in the heart of Milan and has been awarded a Michelin star. They serve traditional Italian dishes with innovative touches using local fresh ingredients.
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Palazzo Parigi Restaurant, Milan - Centre
A sumptuous dining experience of classic Italian inspiration
The elegant style and furnishings, the neoclassical pieces of art decorating the walls and the hand-painted high ceiling is a dramatic yet fitting setting for the fantastic food of the Palazzo Parigi restaurant. And when the weather is fine, the relaxed atmosphere of the private garden terrace provides an alternative atmosphere for visiting diners.
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Rubacuori Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Fine dining in Milan, inspired by Venice
Michelin-starred experience that draws on the experimentation of the Venissa culinary approach. The enchanting decor completes the tone for dining in a very unique setting.
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Seta Restaurant, Milan - Centre
An Italian dining experience directed by renowned head chef Antonio Guida
The 2-Michelin-starred Seta restaurant located in the Mandarin Oriental Milan hotel is a new kid on the block for the Milanese restaurant scene. An open-plan kitchen gives guests a peak of how the stunning dishes are prepared and a more complete experience to their choices.
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Ranch Barlot Horse Riding
Trekking in the Monte Baldo.
Heading up the hills from Lake Garda is the beautiful Monte Baldo region of sloping forests, lush greenery and flowing rivers.
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Monte Tamaro
Innovatively designed church, beautiful views and adventure park.
Monte Tamaro rises 1,961 metres above the lake and in this beautiful hilly area there are plenty of wonderful trails and hikes. Notably it is the starting point for the Tamaro-Lema hike. This peak is also worth visiting for the contemporary and innovative Santa Maria degli Angeli church designed by Mario Botta and painted by Enzo Cucchi. It sits on the edge of the hillside with amazing views. There is also an adventure park and mountain bike trails. Something for everyone.
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Le Robinie Golf Course
With a green designed by Jack Niklaus, the Robinie is the only golf course in Italy to boast the "Golden Bear" imprint.
Big-hitters will enjoy the generous width fairways but be aware of the lake-size water hazards.
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Villa Paradiso Golf Course
A golf club welcoming players at all levels just 20 mins from Milan.
This 18-hole, par 72, golf course was designed by Franco Piras and realised in 2002.
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Milano Golf Course
Classic charming golf course on the outskirts of Milan
This 18-hole course was built in 1928 in the historic Royal Park of Monza. The three paths of the course are set within an ancient wood, requiring the player to think carefully about each shot, with a focus on precision in the front 9 and long shots on the back 9.
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Trenino di Orta 
Trenino di Orta
Tour Orta by little train.
The great little trains of Orta tour around this part of the lovely lake, taking in the main square of Orta San Giulio, the holy mountain of Sacramonte and its chapels, and the painted village of Legro. It's a great way of seeing this outcrop of land and is a big hit with children.
